Tidbury Park — Attraction in Delaware

A quaint park - open 7 days a week from dawn until dusk, that is normally not crowded at all. The dog park could use more benches and shade, but it has a large and small dog side with ample room for running and playing. Both sides also have fresh water available throughout most of the year. The pavilion/grilling/playground is near the water, and has plenty of shade trees. As does the series of trails that loops around the pond. The pond also has fishing during the season, and to talk to many of those that partake in the fishing, it is pretty well stocked. As with other Kent County parks - there are not any bathroom facilities, and no trash cans. This is a carry in/carry out your trash park. That is fine by me, but not everyone that frequents the park abides by those rules. It is not uncommon to find pieces of trash, fishing line around, or dog waste bags left by the dog park. That isn't particularly the park's fault - so I won't even knock a star off due to the disgusting habits of others. All in all - a nice little park for a quiet stroll or...

I was at the park with my wife, two children and two dogs this past Sunday. It was our first time visiting. The place looked nice, however, I noticed some broken glass from a car window in the parking lot. We had a great time for the few hours we were there. We decided to leave once 10-15 college students in purple fraternity shirts with yellow lettering showed up to the pavilion by the playground where we were with our children. They began setting up large speakers and a few wheeled in generators tables. I overheard a few mention to others on the phone that they were having a graduation party. By the time my family and I made our way to the parking lot we passed nearly 20 more college aged individuals and the parking lot was quickly filling with more and more cars. I told my wife that after whatever was happening that night, we would probably not return to that park. It is a shame that a family friendly place such as Tidbury park cannot be enjoyed the way it...

Out of the way nature preserve/park. 1 mile gravel loop, quite smooth for walking or a stroller. Shelter area available, it's covered. Large dog park as well. There is a way to access the creek/river with a kayak or paddle board at the back of the loop. There's also an inlet area the loop surrounds that is accessible. Because of all the water it's very humid and buggy when warm. There also could be more seating and clearing down near the creek side for better views. Overall the main trail is kept up well so for a county park hard to ask for more than that. Was very empty when I went, I think it likely...